ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
ARMY
Anniston, AL
United States
ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT
ARMY
Anniston, AL
United States
Anniston Army Depot
Base Essentials
One of the Army's industrial depots for ground vehicle and weapons overhaul in northeast Alabama — a small, specialized posting with limited on-post services and very affordable off-post living.
Base Details
Type
Army Post
Branch
ARMY
Command
AMC
Status
Active
Est.
1941
Acres
15,000
Active Duty
—
Civilian
4,000
Population
115,000
Economic Impact
$1.2 billion
Anniston Army Depot History
Anniston Army Depot was established in 1941 in northeastern Alabama as an ordnance storage and maintenance facility. During World War II and the Korean War it served as a major ammunition storage site. It later became the Army's premier facility for rebuilding combat vehicles, small arms, and artillery. Today ANAD is the only facility in the Department of Defense that overhauls and rebuilds tracked combat vehicles, including the M1 Abrams tank and the M113 family of vehicles. The depot employs a large civilian workforce and is vital to the Army's equipment readiness and modernization pipeline.
Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
Anniston Army Depot (AMC)
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Anniston Army Depot Base Gates
Entry points, hours, and access requirements for Anniston Army Depot.
Gate hours can change suddenly during special exercises, holidays, and operational periods. We always recommend confirming details before you travel.
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PCS & Newcomers
Everything you need to know for your move to Anniston Army Depot.
Welcome center hours and contact details can change. We recommend confirming before you visit or call.
Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Office
Phone
(256) 741-5247Hours
Mon–Thu, 0700–1630; Fri, 0700–1530
In-Processing
Anniston Army Depot does not have a traditional installation reception center. Incoming personnel should contact their gaining unit or organization for unit-specific in-processing procedures and to obtain an installation in-processing checklist. Civilian employees report to the Civilian Personnel Office in Building 7 at (256) 235-7860.
Military personnel and civilians can contact the ACS Relocation Office in Building 94 for newcomers' welcome briefings, welcome packets, lending closet access, and individual relocation counseling. The main installation operator can be reached at (256) 235-7501.
ANAD does not have on-post base housing. All personnel must arrange off-post accommodations in the Anniston/Oxford, Alabama area. ACS can provide referrals and relocation assistance for finding housing in the surrounding community.
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Housing & BAH
On-post housing, cost of living, and BAH info for Anniston Army Depot.
Anniston Army Depot is primarily an industrial facility and offers very limited on-post family housing. The small permanent-party workforce means most personnel live in the surrounding Anniston/Oxford, Alabama metro area rather than on the installation. The Anniston-Oxford area is one of the most affordable housing markets in the Army system. Homes in the $120,000–$…
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$900/mo
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$145,000
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Schools & Education
K-12 schools, colleges, and education resources near Anniston Army Depot.
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Where To Live
Anniston Army Depot is located in Calhoun County, Alabama, with the city of Anniston and its suburb of Oxford providing the primary housing markets. The region is affordable by national standards, and families have easy access to shopping, healthcare, and schools in the Oxford-Anniston metro area.
Oxford
Suburban
Oxford is the preferred suburb for depot families, offering newer retail corridors, lower crime rates, and solid schools. Located about 10 minutes from the depot gates, Oxford has undergone significant commercial growth and features a walkable shopping district along Quintard Avenue. Home prices are affordable and rentals are plentiful.
Commute: 12 min
Schools: Oxford City Schools / Calhoun County Schools
Families with kids
Budget-friendly
Retirees
Affordable housing, low crime for the area, brand-new schools, easy I-20 access
Anniston
Urban
The county seat and historic core of the metro, Anniston offers older but affordable housing stock and a arts-and-culture scene anchored by the Berman Museum and downtown galleries. Families comfortable with urban neighborhoods will find solid value here. Some neighborhoods require due diligence on school zone and crime statistics.
Commute: 8 min
Schools: Anniston City Schools
Budget-friendly
Single service members
Retirees
Lowest home prices in the area, walkable historic neighborhoods, museums and arts scene
Jacksonville
Small Town
A college town about 20 minutes from the depot, Jacksonville is home to Jacksonville State University and offers a livelier social scene. Rental inventory is plentiful thanks to the student population, and the JSU community events and athletics add to quality of life. Families enjoy quieter neighborhoods on the outskirts of town.
Commute: 20 min
Schools: Jacksonville City Schools
Single service members
Families with kids
Budget-friendly
College-town energy, affordable rentals, JSU events, quieter than Anniston proper
Taxes & Finance
State tax policy and financial info for service members at Anniston Army Depot.
State Income Tax
Has state income tax
Military Pay
Fully exempt
Retirement Pay
Fully exempt
Vehicle Tax Exempt
No
Military Pay Details
Alabama fully exempts all active duty military pay from state income tax for Alabama legal residents, including base pay…
Spouse Income Tax
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Vehicle Registration
Alabama requires vehicle registration in the county of residence. Military members who are not Alabama legal residents m…
Property Tax
Alabama has some of the lowest property tax rates in the nation. Rates are set at the county level and are generally und…
Pet Policies at Anniston Army Depot
Pet policies, vet services, and resources at Anniston Army Depot.
Emergency Vet
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On-Base Vet Clinic
Coming soon
Restricted Breeds
8
Prohibited Animals
4
Dog Parks
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Boarding & Kennels
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Pet Guidance
2
Max Pets
Facilities & Services
On-base services and facilities at Anniston Army Depot.
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PX
Medical
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Childcare & Youth
CDC Available
MWR & Recreation
1
Fitness Center
Employment & Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Anniston Army Depot.
01
Are any base gates open 24 hours?
1 of Anniston Army Depot's 2 gates operate 24/7; others have restricted hours or access levels. See the Gates section for individual gate schedules.
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How do visitor passes work?
Visitors must be sponsored by someone with base access and should contact the installation's Visitor Control Center in advance with their government-issued ID and vehicle info. Day passes are issued at the gate; extended access may require additional coordination.
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What is BAH and how is it calculated?
BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) is a monthly stipend based on your pay grade, dependency status, and the duty station ZIP code — it is not counted as taxable income. Rates are updated each January; use the BAH Calculator in the Finance section to see current figures for Anniston Army Depot.
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What should I do first after receiving PCS orders?
Contact the gaining installation's housing office and military transportation office (TMO/PPSO) immediately after orders are issued. Apply for on-base housing right away — waitlists at many installations run 6–18 months.
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Does TRICARE cover local providers?
TRICARE covers both the on-base military treatment facility and authorized civilian providers in the surrounding community. Use the provider finder at tricare.mil to confirm in-network options near Anniston Army Depot.
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